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Easy to read and useful!
It is the one of the best. It is more used for general fitness than serious weight lifter. Usually, it takes a few months to notice result in weight training, as such, it is important to keep a training log. For convenient and substainable motivation, I have used my mobile phone as a log from [...] in the gym.
Easy to understand.
What do you do when you've just been hired by a client who hasn't exercised in 26 years, or someone who has just been cleared by their docotor to workout? Well, the knowledge that I have is helpful, but sometimes you need to have the basic knowledge laid infront of you....and you kind of pick up whats really important.
Could have been much better
I have started going to gym recently. Some questions always bothered me- should I go for fat burning/ cardio? What does target heart rate mean? Should I start lifting the weights or concentrate on running/walking? What should I do to avoid soar muscles the next day? I see different equipments here, which one corresponds to which muscle building? Why strecthing/cool down procedure is important? and list goes on. This book has answered most of the my questions in a simple informative way than any other book I found at borders book store. But the book is certainly not a complete one. For example, the streching exercises given mainly concentrate on upper body. IMHO, the streching exercises are not very elegant for a people in thier mid 20s. I felt that the book could have avoided certain supplementary details. For instance, I dont see why author should talk SO much about the forms ecto, endo & meso. Overall, the shallowness of issues is fine from a beginners point of view but the breadth of the topics to be covered could have been greater. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Aerobics    2. Allied Health Services - General    3. Consumer Health    4. Diet / Health / Fitness    5. Exercise    6. Health & Fitness    7. Health/Fitness    8. Physical fitness    9. Exercise & workout books    10. Health & Fitness / Exercise   

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Original and dynamite
I now own a lot of resistance training books of various sorts - using dumb-bells, or the thera-band.This book is unique, the only one I found using large rubber bands (I didn't even know such things existed). I had hesitated to buy this book because of the reviewers who said the rubber bands were harsh in thier hands.When I got the book and tried the exercises I found there was absolutely no discomfort from using the bands without gloves, that was a relief.In addition, I LOVE the exercises, they somehow get at muscles in a different way than other methods.The exercises are well explained and the photographs make it easy to see exactly how to do each one.This book is among my favorites.I did not want to use the order form for new bands at the back of the book because I was afraid prices might have gone up or something since the book was published, so I did a web search on SPRI Rubber Band and found a site called LeighCrews.com, or DynaLife (it's connected somehow) where you can buy rubber bands of different widths for more or less resistance. (Hint:if you buy 20 instead of 1, the price per unit goes down drastically.)Overall, this is a great book and a great method for getting in shape and staying in shape.

the best exercise book I've seen
Simple, easy to follow, this book outlines some great at-home workouts.I was especially impressed with the "chair" exercises, important for me at this moment since I have a broken foot. Nice package; Nice workout; But Rough Bands
I got this book to extend my rubber resistance training. It's the only book on the topic I found at Amazon at the time. I was interested in the book but when it came and I saw the 2 small blue rubber bands attached, I was happy that it was an inclusive package. You didn't have to go out to buy the exercise equipment now that you had the book. I tried out much of the exercises and they do feel good. However, the rubber band feels harsh in my hand after a while and I have to do the exercises with my exercise gloves so I don't burn or chafe... ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Athletic Training And Conditioning    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Exercise    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Isometric exercise    8. Physical fitness    9. Exercise & workout books    10. Health & Fitness / Exercise   

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Tamilee Webb is human too!
I have been using Tamilee's exercise videos for over 10 years and consider her to be my fitness guru.In this book, she is very open and honest about her own fitness slumps and her body's changes as she ages (she's 45).She has a helpful guide in her book about how to combine her fitness videos properly for the best results and best of all, her new plan involves walking for health.It's not a very long book, but it includes new ideas for putting together your own routine using minimal equipment.There are lots of clear, easy-to-use photos of her doing exercises and there is some content related to all-around healthy living.Her fans will like her book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Consumer Health    2. Exercise    3. Exercise for women    4. Health & Fitness    5. Health/Fitness    6. Physical fitness for women    7. Weight Loss    8. Exercise & workout books   

Subjects:  1. Aerobics    2. Consumer Health    3. Diet / Health / Fitness    4. Exercise    5. Health & Fitness    6. Health/Fitness    7. Step aerobics    8. Aerobics & Step